Embroidery has been around forever and
that’s hardly an exaggeration. Its roots are ancient, with every culture having
some form it in their textile art history. Although the activity started with
practical beginnings to mend clothing, it has grown into a creative endeavor
that remains popular today. Hand embroidery has seen a serious resurgence over
the past several years—particularly among contemporary artists who incorporate
thread into their work, or use the support as a frame for fabric art.
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Beginning Hand Embroidery......
Embroidery has humble roots, which is great
news for beginners; it’s an easily accessible craft to start. Supplies are
inexpensive and the techniques range from basic to advance. You might even know
a number of the embroidery stitches—many persons learn to stitch from a parent
or grandparent, because the skills of embroidery are traditionally passed on
from generation to generation.
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Supplies here’s a supplies list to get you
started:......
• Embroidery hoops. Hoops are available all
sizes, from just a couple of inches in diameter to over a foot.
• Thread (aka floss). The DMC brand is
industry standard (it’s been around since 1746), and they have a very loyal
following. It’s easy to see why—a skein is less than a dollar and they have a
ton of colors available.
• Scissors. Embroidery scissors are small
(palm-sized) and just sharp enough to trim thread.
• Needles. Needles often are available
packs with a variety of sizes. Depending on the sort of cloth you’re sewing on,
some needles will work better than others.
• Fabric. The possibilities are seemingly
endless when it involves sewing. If
you’re annoying to find an area to start out , try a cloth that’s pure cotton.
Make sure that it doesn’t have stretch (like you would possibly find in cotton
blends) which its weave isn’t too loose.
These supplies aren’t necessary to begin
embroidery, but will help you stay organized.
• Plastic bobbins. These are a lifesaver,
especially if you have a lot of thread. Before you create stitching with a
thread, write the color on one among these bobbins then wind it round the
plastic piece. That way, when you run out of thread, you’ll know what type of
skein to buy!
• Thread organizer. Store your thread,
embellishments, and other supplies in one among these handy bins.
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